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Villa's Rogers receives first England call-up after mass withdrawal
AFP · one year ago
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is among a group of five players added to England's squad for this month's Nations League fixtures against Greece and Ireland after eight players withdrew.
Lineker to leave Match of the Day: BBC News
AFP · one year ago
Former England football captain Gary Lineker is set to leave his role presenting the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights show at the end of the season, BBC News reported on Monday.
Draw for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup set for December 5
AFP · one year ago
The world's best football clubs will discover their group stage opponents for the inaugural 32-club FIFA Club World Cup at the draw on December 5 in Miami.
Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd as Amorim arrives
AFP · one year ago
Ruud van Nistelrooy left Manchester United's coaching staff on Monday as new manager Ruben Amorim arrived at the club's training complex to start his Old Trafford reign.
Chile recall veteran Vidal despite assault investigation
AFP · one year ago
Arturo Vidal was recalled to the Chile team on Monday aged 37, a year after his last cap and a week after being accused of sexual assault.
Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd after Amorim arrival
AFP · one year ago
Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Manchester United following the arrival of new manager Ruben Amorim, the club announced on Monday.
Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant
AFP · one year ago
Premier League referee David Coote was Monday suspended after a video was posted on social media appearing to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Amorim jets in to launch new era at Man Utd
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United's new era started on Monday when Ruben Amorim jetted into town to start the daunting task of restoring the club to former glories.
Joao Pereira to replace Amorim as Sporting coach
AFP · one year ago
Joao Pereira will take over from Manchester United-bound Ruben Amorim as head coach of Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese champions announced on Monday.
Man Utd players hungry to learn from Amorim, says Casemiro
AFP · one year ago
Casemiro says Manchester United's players are hungry to learn from new manager Ruben Amorim, who is expected to arrive in Britain on Monday to start the daunting task of reviving the struggling club.
Barca rule out Lewandowski for 10 days, Yamal up to three weeks
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona star forwards Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal have picked up injuries which have ruled them out of the international break, the La Liga leaders said Monday.
African players in Europe: Salah takes break after sinking Villa
AFP · one year ago
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has been excused from Africa Cup of Nations duty after creating the first goal and scoring the second for Liverpool in a 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa.
Guardiola vows struggling Man City will 'recover our best'
AFP · one year ago
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will "recover our best" after he suffered a fourth straight defeat for the first time in his stellar managerial career.
Israel urges fans to skip France-Israel football tie after clashes
AFP · one year ago
Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam surrounding a match involving an Israeli team.
Liga leaders Barca bemoan 'big mistake' in Real Sociedad defeat
AFP · one year ago
La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed, with coach Hansi Flick labelling the decision a "big mistake".
Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad
AFP · one year ago
La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed.
Lille held by late Nice goal in Ligue 1, Lyon win 'Le Derby'
AFP · one year ago
Lille passed up the opportunity to go into the top three in Ligue 1 after a 96th-minute equaliser by Nice held them to a 2-2 draw on Sunday, while Lyon downed historic rivals Saint-Etienne.
Three talking points from the Premier League
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool stretched five points clear at the top of the Premier League after an unprecedented collapse for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City continued in a 2-1 defeat at Brighton.
Troubled Arsenal must 'show their teeth': Arteta
AFP · one year ago
Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to "show their teeth" after his side's "nightmare" run culminated in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea that dealt a fresh blow to their Premier League title hopes on Sunday.
Marvellous Marmoush inspires Eintracht to thrilling win in Stuttgart
AFP · one year ago
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush continued his blistering run of form in the Bundesliga on Sunday with an assist and a goal in his side's 3-2 win away to Stuttgart.
